"Orphestrum" : Diplomacy

Friday, September 18, 2026

Who is Whose Ally?

Author : Rumana Reza

Iran stands with Palestine (At least its some actions says so)--->Iran loves India.Till November 21,2025, Iran allowed a 15-day visa-free tourist entry for Indian citizens traveling by air...Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a warm hug at the 18th BRICS Summit held in New Delhi. India played a pivotal role as a mediator and peacemaker to bring Iran and the UAE to the negotiating table on BRICS Sidelines.~NDTV WORLD,September 12, 2026 .--->UAE is now a sort of mini India. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi famously noted during an official visit that "in a manner of speaking, the UAE is a 'Mini India'." (https://indiawrites.org/diplomacy/modi-connects-with-mini-india-in-uae/). In addition, citizens of Israel do not need a visa to visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Iran hates Israel . Iran lost its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by a massive, joint U.S. and Israeli precision airstrike in Tehran on February 28,2026. ---> Israel-India bond is like one soul two body. "India manufactures and supplies arms transferred to Israel through its ownership and control over key supplier companies."~ Agnès Callamard, Amnesty International’s Secretary General.

Iran is supporting Houthi. According to a report by the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency, "Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) provides components, radar systems, and technical designs for the Houthis' long-range ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and suicide drones." ~Defense Intelligence Agency, 2024. --->During a confidential, Oman-mediated meeting at the U.S. Embassy in Muscat, Houthi representatives explicitly promised U.S. officials that they would not attack U.S. or Israeli commercial ships, pivoting their maritime aggression entirely toward their regional rival, Saudi Arabia.~ Reuters on September 16, 2026.

=What kind of support does Iran give to Palestine? What kind of sympathy/affection is it?

Türkiye stands with Palestine. Turkey is one of the most vocal and active supporters of Palestine on the global stage."Supporting Palestine is shared responsibility of all humanity,particularly the Muslim world." ~Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Palestinian counterpart Mahmoud Abbas meet at presidential palace in Ankara,August 12,2026. --->Under the bilateral agreement between the two nations(Turkey& Israel), Israeli passport holders are granted visa-free entry for up to 90 days within any 180-day period for tourism or business purposes (https://myturkeyadventure.com/s/turkey-visa-for-israel). On the other hand, ordinary Palestinian passport holders are required to obtain visa to visit Turkey.

=Is it the output of stand with Palestine?

These are a few examples of the contemporary alliance system, where the lives of Palestinians are being used as an ace while the rest are merely face cards.

Saturday, August 22, 2026

No Seat at the Sofa: The Fate of Poor Nations

Author : Rumana Reza

Mr. Dexi has been in this house for 55 years. Every corner, and every piece of this place, got its shine from the touch of his hand. And yet, he has no permission to sit on the sofa and can't dine with the family members of this house. The reason? The reason is that he is just a slave, not the master.

Just like Mr. Dexi, developing countries can't stand on equal footing with developed countries. They can join the United Nations and participate in various conferences together, but they cannot shake hands with the powerful ones. Therefore, when tiny or weak countries talk about dialogues with equity to stronger countries, it sounds like a joke that gives goosebumps!

Dear poor states, this is not the right way to act. Instead, you could bargain by saying that you will find a new master if the injustice continues, or if your master wants to have access to your territory. But don't expect the same equal treatment /respect that a rich state gives to another rich state.

"...Lo! Allah changeth not the condition of a folk until they (first) change that which is in their hearts;..." (Surah Ar-Ra'd,Verse11)

Translated by Marmaduke Pickthall

So, poor countries! If you have a minimum amount of self-respect and decide not to be part of the same cycle of injustice, then forget bargaining and say straight out immediately that you are leaving your old master.And if you decide not to be slaves forever, then use all your means to achieve a respected status.